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Journalism by Circe Maia
(Translated from Spanish by Jesse Lee Kercheval)

July 1, 2015 Contributed By: Circe Maia, Jesse Lee Kercheval

The detailed description of the symptoms
of the death by starvation
of the captives in Maze Prison.

The report of the surprising
recovery, after an accident,
of a worker or boy or young woman.

The financial commentary: the rise
and fall of bonds and shares.

Picturesque and humorous stories.
Recipes for beauty and the kitchen.
An interview with someone
who talks and says nothing.
Comics.

PERIODÍSTICA

La detallada descripción de los síntomas
de la muerte por hambre
de los cautivos en la cárcel de Maze.

La narración de la notable
recuperación, después de un accidente
de un obrero o un niño o una joven.

El comentario financiero: el alza
y la baja de todos los valores.

Historias pintorescas y chistosas.

Recetas de belleza y de cocina.
Una entrevista de alguien
que habla y nada dice.
Historietas.

 

Return to table of contents for Issue 9 Summer 2015.

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